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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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