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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally 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 many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education