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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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