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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free 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 topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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