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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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