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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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