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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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