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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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