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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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