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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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