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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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