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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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