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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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 elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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