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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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