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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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