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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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