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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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