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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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