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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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