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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently 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 institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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