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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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