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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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