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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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