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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally 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 issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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