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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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