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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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