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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free 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 issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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