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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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