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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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