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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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