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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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