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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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