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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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