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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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