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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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