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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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