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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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