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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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