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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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