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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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