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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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