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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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