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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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