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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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