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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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