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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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