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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. People want 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 demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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