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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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