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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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