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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free 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 a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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