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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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