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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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