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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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