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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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