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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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