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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education