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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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