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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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