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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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