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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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