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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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