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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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