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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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