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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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