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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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