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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major 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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