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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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