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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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