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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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