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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually 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 numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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