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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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