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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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