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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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