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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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