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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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