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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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