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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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