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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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