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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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