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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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