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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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