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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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