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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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