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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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