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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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