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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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