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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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