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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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