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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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