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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students 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 many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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