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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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