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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free 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 e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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