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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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