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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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