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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically 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 topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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