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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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