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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education