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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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