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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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