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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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