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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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