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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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