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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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