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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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