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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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