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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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