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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically 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 online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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