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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses 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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