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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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