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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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