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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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