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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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