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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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