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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically 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 numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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