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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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