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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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