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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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