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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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