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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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