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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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