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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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