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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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