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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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