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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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