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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the 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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