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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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