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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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