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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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