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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book 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 reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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