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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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