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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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