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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts 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 issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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