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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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