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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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