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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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