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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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