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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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