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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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