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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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