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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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