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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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