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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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