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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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