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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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