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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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