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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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