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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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