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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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