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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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