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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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