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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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