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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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