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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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