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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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