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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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