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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources