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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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