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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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