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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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