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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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