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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online 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 many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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