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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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