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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education