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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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