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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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