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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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