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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always 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 several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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