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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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