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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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