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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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