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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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