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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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