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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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