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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free 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 online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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