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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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