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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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