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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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