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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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