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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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