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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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