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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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