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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free 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 issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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