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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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