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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always 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 topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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