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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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