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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free 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 several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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