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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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