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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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