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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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