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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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