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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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