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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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