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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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