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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes 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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