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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free 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 learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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