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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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