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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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