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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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