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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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