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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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