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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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