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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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