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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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