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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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