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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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