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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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