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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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