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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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