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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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