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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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