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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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