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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students 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 topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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