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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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