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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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