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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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