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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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