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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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