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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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