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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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