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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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