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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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