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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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