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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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