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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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