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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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