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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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