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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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