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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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