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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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