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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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