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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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