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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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