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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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