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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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