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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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