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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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