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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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