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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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