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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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