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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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