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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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