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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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