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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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