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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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