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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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