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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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