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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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 having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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