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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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