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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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