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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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