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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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