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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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