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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently 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 subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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