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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics 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 quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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