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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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