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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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