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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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