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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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