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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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