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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always 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 topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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