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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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