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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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