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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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