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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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