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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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