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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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