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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free 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 lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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