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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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