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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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