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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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