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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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