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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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