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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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