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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free 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 online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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