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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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