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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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