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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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