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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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