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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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