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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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