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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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