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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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