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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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