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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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