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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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