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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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