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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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