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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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