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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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