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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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