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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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