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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free 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 topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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