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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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