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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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