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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically 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 e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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