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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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