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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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