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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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