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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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