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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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