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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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