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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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