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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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