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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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