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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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