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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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