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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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