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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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