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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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