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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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