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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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