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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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