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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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