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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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