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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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