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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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