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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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