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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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