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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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