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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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