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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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