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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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