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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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