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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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