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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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