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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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