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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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