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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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