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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally 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 issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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