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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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