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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the 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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