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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student 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 elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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