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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses 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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