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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically 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 several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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