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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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