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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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