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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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