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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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