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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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