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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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