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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are 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 institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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