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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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