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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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