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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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