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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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