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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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