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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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