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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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