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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key 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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