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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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