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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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