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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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