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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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