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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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