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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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