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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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