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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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