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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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