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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free 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 lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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