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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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