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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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