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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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