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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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