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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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