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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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