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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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