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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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