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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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