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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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