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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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