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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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