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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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