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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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