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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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