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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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