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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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