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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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