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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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