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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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