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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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