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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners 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 issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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