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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free 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 struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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