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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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