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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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