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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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