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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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