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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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