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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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