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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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