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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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