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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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