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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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