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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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