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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines 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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