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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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