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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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