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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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