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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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