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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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