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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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