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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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