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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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