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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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