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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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