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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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