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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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