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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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