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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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