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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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