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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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