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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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