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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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