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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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