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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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