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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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