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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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