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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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