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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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