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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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