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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not 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 are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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