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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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