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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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