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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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