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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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