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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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