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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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