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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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