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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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