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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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