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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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