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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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