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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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