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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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