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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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