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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major 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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