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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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