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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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