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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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