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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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