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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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