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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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