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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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