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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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