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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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