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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)