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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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