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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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