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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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