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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not 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 lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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