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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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