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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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