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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always 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 numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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