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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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