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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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