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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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