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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily 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 a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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