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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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