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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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