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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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