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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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