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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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