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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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 many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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