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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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