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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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