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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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