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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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