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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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