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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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