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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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