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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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