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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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