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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always 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 many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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