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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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