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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 many issues that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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