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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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