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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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