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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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