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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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