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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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