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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data 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 stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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