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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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