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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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