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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not 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 a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources