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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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