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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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