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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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