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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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