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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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