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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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