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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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