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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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