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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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