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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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