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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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