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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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