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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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