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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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