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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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