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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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