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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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