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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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