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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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