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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs 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 variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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