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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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