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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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