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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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