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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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