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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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