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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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