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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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