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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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