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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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